Phil's Quality Automotive
7590 Commerce St, Corcoran, MN 55340 763.420.2059

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Braking Good (Brake Drum Replacement)

Maybe your vehicle feels like Breaking Bad.  In other words, when you brake, things are bad.  You may find it takes you a longer distance to stop, you feel a vibration, or it’s pulsati...
Published on: Feb 09, 2025

Putting a Stop to Brake Problems (Brake Service)

It's safe to say that most drivers take their brakes for granted.  You press on the brake pedal and the vehicle slows down or stops.  It's easy to see why it is so important for your vehicle...
Published on: Jan 05, 2025

Simple Answers: Disc Brakes

Question What are the signs that I need a brake job? Answer Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories: making noise or a pulsation in the brake pedal.  Let's start with the...
Published on: Dec 29, 2024

Reaching the Braking Point (Brake hose replacement)

If you notice your brakes aren’t working like they used to, that’s the kind of thing that’s important to have checked out soon.  That’s because your brakes are extraordina...
Published on: Dec 15, 2024

Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)

If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop.  And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle.  That means your brakes ha...
Published on: Aug 18, 2024

Power Brakes Service at Phil's Quality Automotive

Howdy, Corcoran drivers. Let's talk about your brakes. Basically, the power brake system helps you provide braking power so that you don't have to do all the work with your brake pedal. The brakes the...
Published on: Jul 21, 2024

Simple Answers from Phil's Quality Automotive for Corcoran: Power Brakes

{{ image('MzQ0') }} Question: What is power brake service and why do Corcoran drivers need to have it done?Phil's Quality Automotive Answer:Imagine: you pour a tablespoon of water in your hand and th...
Published on: Sep 06, 2023

ABS - Anti-Lock Brakes

There’s a common misconception that Anti-Lock Brakes help you stop faster.  That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces.  Anti-Lock Brakes, in fact, are designed to h...
Published on: Jul 12, 2023